What is the purpose of a pre/post assessment?

• A. To evaluate learner attendance
• B. To schedule sessions
• C. To measure knowledge or skill gains before and after training
• D. To assign grades

Answer: (C)

Pre/post assessments quantify learning by comparing what learners can do or know before training with what they can do or know after. The pre-assessment establishes a baseline, and the post-assessment reveals the gains, giving a clear picture of training effectiveness and remaining gaps. This information helps you gauge whether learning objectives were met, adjust instructional approaches, and plan future sessions. They aren’t primarily about tracking attendance, scheduling sessions, or assigning grades, which are administrative tasks; the main purpose is to measure knowledge or skill gains from before to after training.